Current local time in Wakkanai, Japan
JST · UTC+09:00 · Japan Standard Time
About Wakkanai
Wakkanai, Hokkaidō, Japan uses the Japan Standard Time time zone (Asia/Tokyo), currently UTC+09:00. Population: about 41,556.
| Country: | Japan |
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| State / region: | Hokkaidō |
| Coordinates: | 45°25′N / 141°40′E |
| Population: | 41,556 |
| Currency: | Japanese yen (JPY) |
| Languages: | Japanese |
| Country calling code: | +81 |
Time zone in Wakkanai
| IANA time zone: | Asia/Tokyo |
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| Time zone name: | Japan Standard Time (JST) |
| Current UTC offset: | UTC+09:00 |
| UTC time now: |
Daylight saving time
Wakkanai does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+09:00 all year.
Sunrise and sunset in Wakkanai today
| Sunrise: | 05:58 |
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| Sunset: | 16:37 |
| Solar noon: | 11:17 |
| Day length: | 10h 38m |
| Civil twilight: | 05:28 – 17:07 |
Calculated for 2026-10-22 at the city’s coordinates using PHP’s solar position algorithm; times are local (JST) and approximate to about a minute.
Time difference from Wakkanai
- London+8 hWakkanai is 8 hours ahead of London
- New York+13 hWakkanai is 13 hours ahead of New York
- Abuja+8 hWakkanai is 8 hours ahead of Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Wakkanai time
What time zone is Wakkanai in?
Wakkanai uses the IANA time zone Asia/Tokyo (Japan Standard Time). The current offset is UTC+09:00.
Does Wakkanai observe daylight saving time?
Wakkanai does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+09:00 all year.
What is the time difference between Wakkanai and London?
Right now Wakkanai is 8 hours ahead of London. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.
What is the time difference between Wakkanai and New York?
Right now Wakkanai is 13 hours ahead of New York. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.